Molière, Cyrano and the Young King (2026): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2026, Molière, Cyrano and the Young King is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Michel Leclerc, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. During the Paris rebellion, young Louis XIV must be hidden from danger and is secretly replaced at court by a look-alike. Entrusted to the musketeer-poet Cyrano de Bergerac, Louis is sheltered within Madeleine Béjart’s traveling theater troupe, where the actor and aspiring playwright Molière has just joined – unaware their newest member is the future king of France. As Cyrano struggles to handle the arrogant and clumsy young king, he begins writing a bold play for the troupe. Molière, bursting with ideas, transforms the work with wit and heart, awakening his genius for comedy and deepening his secret feelings for Madeleine, while young Louis discovers the joy of theater and the power of friendship. But back in Paris, intrigue is brewing – can the young king return in time before the masquerade is revealed and embrace his true royal destiny?

Who’s in it. Molière, Cyrano and the Young King stars Artus as Cyrano de Bergerac, Julia Piaton as Madeleine Béjart, Franck Dubosc as D’Artagnan and Némo Schiffman as Molière, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Molière, Cyrano and the Young King has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Molière, Cyrano and the Young King page.

If you liked it. Fans of Molière, Cyrano and the Young King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.